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The Automat
1930s & EarlierThe Automat
The first automat in the U.S. was opened 1902 in Philadelphia. The automat was brought to New York City in 1912 and gradually became part of popular culture in northern industrial cities.
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Added: 16th July 2007
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The Automat Comments
Posted by: Ginny on 2007-07-27 
I remember going to Horn and Hardarts automat in New York City when I was a kid. I loved putting the money in the little slots and opening the door to take out a sandwich or a piece of pie. Fun!
Posted by: Mr.Nostalgia on 2007-08-06 

Dear Ginny,


I remember going with my

mother to The Horn Hardart

Automats in NYC back in the

1960's.


I enjoy the food..especially

the dishes that you can get from

the windows for a few cents.


The last time that I went to

the last HH Automat in June,

1988.

That was when WPIX TV Ch.11

in NYC was celebraiting it's 40th

anniversary.


The food was great..the soft

drinks good and screens were

showing clips from WPIX TV's

best shows..kinnies and tapes.


There was also dancing too.


Sadly..The Automats are long

gone.


But?

The memories of those places

still remain.


Mr.Nostalgia.
Posted by: Cliffy on 2007-08-07 
The automats are returning probably as a novelty to lure customers. There is one in NYC and if you Google automat and dig, you can find others throughout the world including the UK!http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/144489
Posted by: tommy7 on 2008-03-03 
In the 70's I ate at one in NYC
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